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Obituaries
Lois D. Wilson
January 21, 2026
October 10, 1926 - January 17, 2026 Lois D. Wilson, 99, died Saturday morning, January 17, 2026, at her home in Okmulgee. An hour of reflection will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, January 24, 2026, at Nor...
Lawmakers, OICA making final preparations for 2026 legislative session
Columns & Opinion
Lawmakers, OICA making final preparations for 2026 legislative session
January 21, 2026
The final pre-session deadline has been reached for the Oklahoma Legislature with the completion of bill filing for the Oklahoma House of Representatives and the Oklahoma State Senate. Over the past m...
Daughter is failing at being a good mother
Columns & Opinion
Daughter is failing at being a good mother
January 21, 2026
DEAR ABBY: I have three daughters with children of their own. Every year, we have a family vacation. My daughter “Monica’s” children, ages 8 and 9, whom I love and see regularly, behave badly. They cu...
Nine Years Later
Columns & Opinion
Nine Years Later
January 21, 2026
Jan. 20, 2017, is a date etched into the heart of this newsroom and into my own life. It was the day the newspaper family at the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance lost not just a leader and edit...
The Academy of Okmulgee Honors MLK with Day of Service
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The Academy of Okmulgee Honors MLK with Day of Service
January 21, 2026
Students at The Academy of Okmulgee marked Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a meaningful Day of Service focused on giving back to the local community. Following the school’s MLK Day program, sixth-...
Community
10 Years Ago (2016)
January 21, 2026
10 Years Ago (2016) • A bomb threat phoned into Wilson Public School forced the evacuation of roughly 200 students and staff late Monday morning. Superintendent Andrea James received the call around 1...
Beggs football players earn All-District honors
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Beggs football players earn All-District honors
By TIFFANY BELL SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
January 21, 2026
Class 2A-II football closed the year with hardware flying toward Beggs, and the Demons proved they’re not just a team - they’re a force. With eight All-District selections, this roster showcased talen...
Okmulgee set for NEO Tournament
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Okmulgee set for NEO Tournament
January 21, 2026
The Okmulgee Bulldogs boys and girls basketball teams will be among the field competing in one of northeast Oklahoma’s most storied winter traditions when Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College hosts the 7...
Stallings ignites Beggs in home win over Kellyville
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Stallings ignites Beggs in home win over Kellyville
By TIFFANY BELL SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
January 21, 2026
Beggs entered Tuesday night looking to assert control inside the friendly walls of the Demon Dome, and the home crowd delivered the energy. The building carried a pumped-up tone from warmups to the fi...
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Tigers sweep weekend with wins over Okmulgee, Beggs
January 21, 2026
The Wilson Tigers put together an impressive weekend on the hardwood, earning back-to-back victories over Okmulgee on Friday night and Beggs on Saturday, using balanced scoring, defensive pressure and...
Lady Demons fall to Preston on the road
Sports
Lady Demons fall to Preston on the road
By TIFFANY BELL SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
January 21, 2026
Beggs went on the road Friday night looking to stack another competitive showing as January play continued, and the Lady Demons delivered a four-quarter battle in a matchup defined by short scoring ma...
Beggs falls to undefeated Kellyville despite late surge
Sports
Beggs falls to undefeated Kellyville despite late surge
By TIFFANY BELL SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
January 21, 2026
There was nothing casual about Tuesday night inside the Demon Dome, and the pumped-up home crowd felt it early. Beggs stepped onto their home floor ready for a test, and that’s exactly what they got i...
Morris Archery shines in busy week
Sports
Morris Archery shines in busy week
January 21, 2026
The Morris Eagles Archery program opened the new semester in impressive fashion, turning in strong team finishes and a long list of personal- best performances across multiple age groups during a pack...
Beggs Council appoints interim Police Chief
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Beggs Council appoints interim Police Chief
January 16, 2026
KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES Following an almost 45-minute executive session, Beggs City Council members reconvened their monthly meeting on Jan. 12. During the session, the members voted t...
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December crash updated following OHP investigation
January 16, 2026
An accident that occurred in December 2025 at the intersection of U.S. Highway 75 and Conifer Road in Okmulgee County has been updated following an investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Accord...
Community Garden to hold bi-annual meeting
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Community Garden to hold bi-annual meeting
January 16, 2026
Members of the Okmulgee County Community Garden are invited to attend the Garden’s first bi-annual meeting of the year on Thursday, Jan. 22. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the Okmulgee County Fairgro...
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OPS board meeting draws crowd
By Patrick Ford Editor 
January 16, 2026
A detailed audit presentation highlighting significant financial improvements drew a large crowd to the Okmulgee Board of Education’s regular meeting on Jan. 13, as community members filled the boardr...
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Historic night set in Wilson
By Patrick Ford Editor 
January 16, 2026
It was, as George Tiger put it, “just a matter of time.” That moment arrives Saturday evening, Jan. 17, when Wilson High School hosts Beggs in a basketball matchup that will mark a milestone not only ...
Morris School board approves personnel, contracts
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Morris School board approves personnel, contracts
By Patrick Ford Editor 
January 16, 2026
The Morris Board of Education conducted its January regular meeting with several personnel actions, financial approvals and academic updates, including acceptance of a major donation, contract action ...
Meet Glenn Leist
News
Meet Glenn Leist
January 16, 2026
If you ever took biology, math, or applied physics at Okmulgee High School between the mid-1980s and the late 2010s, there’s a good chance you crossed paths with Glenn Leist. Leist spent 37 years teac...
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OSL cancels annual Easter Egg Hunt
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OSL cancels annual Easter Egg Hunt
April 3, 2026
Okmulgee Service League has announced the cancellation of its annual Easter Egg Hunt, which was scheduled to take place this Saturday, April 4. The Service League released a statement: “We regret to i...
MPS honors Allred for service
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MPS honors Allred for service
April 3, 2026
Morris Public Schools is recognizing a legacy of leadership, service and commitment as longtime School Board member James Allred concludes 15 years of dedicated service to the district. School officia...
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Operation Sooner Shield nets arrests statewide
By Patrick Ford Editor 
April 3, 2026
A sweeping statewide crackdown on Medicaid fraud and abuse has led to arrests, criminal filings and significant restitution efforts, with one of the cases unfolding in Okmulgee County. Attorney Genera...
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Keep Okmulgee Beautiful Week approaches
April 3, 2026
Residents and businesses across the city are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and take part in Keep Okmulgee Beautiful Week, April 12-18. The annual initiative is more than just a spring cleanup - ...
A Slice of History Returns
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A Slice of History Returns
April 3, 2026
For generations of students at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, it wasn’t just a meal - it was a tradition, a memory, and for many, a weekly ritual that brought people together. Now,...
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